Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Thursday, 2 May 2013

SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA LAW LISTS FOR THURSDAY, 2 MAY 2013

HOBART

Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Before the FULL COURT OF APPEAL

10:00 a.m.

For Judgment

Geoffrey Douglas Summers

The National Mutual Life Association of Australasia Limited

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction

2.15 p.m.

For Sentence via video link to Launceston

Lucas Stephen Shaw

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Before Justice ESTCOURT
Criminal Jurisdiction

10.00 a.m.
For Mention
Joseph Andrew Edwards

For Bail Consent
James Edward Carter-Tassell

For Trial
Adam Paul Alexander
(Part-Heard)

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Civil Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
In Court as in Chambers
For Hearing
Glenn Edward Gibson
v
The Full Bench of the Tasmanian Industrial Commission

4:15 p.m.
Civil Jurisdiction
In Chambers
Directions Hearing by Telephone
Robin Glynn Bowles
v
Nigel Rutherford Henry

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Associate Justice HOLT
Civil Jurisdiction
9.15 a.m.
Via video link to Launceston
Miscellaneous Civil Business

11.30 a.m.
R414 Directions/Enter Judgment
Motor Accidents Insurance Board
v
Ambler

2.15 p.m.
Admit Will
The Public Trustee
v
Thorne & Ors

LAUNCESTON
Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice EVANS
Criminal Jurisdiction
2.15 p.m.
For Mention
Clint Graeme Stanisz

For Preliminary Proceedings Application
Shane Alfred Baker
Shane Vivian Smith
Marco Daniel Rusterholz

Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice Wood (by Video Link from Hobart)
Criminal Jurisdiction
2.15 pm For Sentence
Lucas Stephen Shaw

BURNIE
No list for Burnie

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Thursday, 2 May 2013, includes a number of civil and criminal cases to be heard in various courts across Tasmania. One of the notable cases involves Geoffrey Douglas Summers, who is suing The National Mutual Life Association of Australasia Limited. This case is set for judgment in Court 2 in Hobart before the Full Court of Appeal, indicating a significant legal dispute likely involving issues of contract, insurance, or financial services. Another criminal case involves Lucas Stephen Shaw, who is scheduled for sentencing in Court 8, also in Hobart, before Justice Estcourt. This suggests a resolved criminal matter, possibly involving serious offences given the context of sentencing.

The legal issues in these cases range from contractual obligations and financial compensation claims to criminal sentencing. In the case of Geoffrey Douglas Summers versus The National Mutual Life Association of Australasia Limited, the court must determine whether there was a breach of contract or misrepresentation in the insurance services provided. For Lucas Stephen Shaw, the court's task is to impose an appropriate sentence based on the details and severity of the offence. Additionally, the scheduling of a directions hearing for Glenn Edward Gibson v The Full Bench of the Tasmanian Industrial Commission indicates a complex industrial relations dispute, potentially involving employment law and labour practices.

The court's reasoning and outcomes in these cases will depend on the specific facts presented, the applicable laws, and legal precedents. For the civil case, the outcome may include financial compensation, declaratory relief, or specific performance depending on the court's findings of breach and liability. In the criminal case of Lucas Stephen Shaw, the sentence will reflect the court's assessment of the offence's gravity, the offender's circumstances, and statutory sentencing guidelines. The final orders for these cases will be documented in the court's judgments and will provide clarity on the rights and obligations of the parties involved.

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